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Lumber Prices Are Falling—Here's How You Can Save Money On Your Next DIY Project

If you have home projects to complete, now is the time.

5 Secrets Your Contractor Doesn’t Want You to Know

You think of your general contractor as an ally and partner — but he’s a primarily a businessman who may not reveal all his secrets.

Technology is at Contractors' Fingertips, Literally

Two new construction glove products are bringing technology right to construction contractors' fingertips

Triad drops as it reports decline in revenue and profit

Triad Group PLC (AIM:TRD) shares dropped 17% in morning trading after the consulting firm reported a decline in revenue and profit for the year ended 31...

How Do I Know If I Can Trust a Contractor?

The key part to any remodel? How to hire a contractor. HouseLogic helps you find a good contractor and ensure your working relationship is productive.

Seven Tips to Find a Reliable Contractor

by Katie Weismiller On April 30, 2014<br>If a DIY renovation is not your style, no vendor is more important than a contractor you can trust to execute your design vision . National renovation experts share below the qualities every legitimate contractor should possess, and how to determine if a contractor is the best fit for your project. Follow this advice to find the pro who will transform your house into your dream home<br>1. Ask for professional referrals<br>It may be…

Why There Are Diamonds on Tape Measures

In a perfect world, you could use the red marks to identify the placement of the studs. To locate a center between the studs, simply find the black diamond.

US builders boost single-family home construction

When Does Buying New Construction Single-Family Homes Make Sense?

For some, the lure of a freshly built single-family home that has never been inhabited is a no-brainer. Others prefer the perks that come with dated construction—prime locations, established neighborhoods, the character of old world construction, and so on.

Property Management for Single-Family Homes: Tricks of the Trade

Here’s some of my best advice for how to deal with some potentially challenging situations when managing single-family homes.

Which costs more: A single-family home or a condo?

Most of us tend to believe that downtown condo living is expensive—certainly more so than living in a suburban single-family home. But what if I could shatter that preconceived notion that urban l…

The answer for affordable housing? Single-family homes

Rentals in single-family homes and small multifamily buildings are a viable solution for helping the significant lack of affordable homes in the housing market. But in order for this to happen, these three policies need to change.

Can A Construction Contractor Email Notice of a Claim? Maybe!

A few years ago, I did a post on whether a digital signature in a construction contract was valid. Given the regularity by which parties now...

Construction Contractors Must Remove Poor Performers to Increase Bottom Line

Re-evalute your construction crews and remove any poor performers who are bringing down their co-workers, you company and your bottom line

Construction Contractors Who Think Big Make Things Happen

Five steps to follow to think big and gain an edge over the competition

For single-family homes on small lots, builders must up their game

Small-lot developments have long been plagued by complexity: how to box together single-family homes on tight, row house-style parcels while maintaining privacy. Who wants to watch a neighbor washing his dishes, or worse?

Should I Buy a Condo or Single-Family Home?

When buying a residence, considering between a single family home and a condo and knowing both sides can help potential homeowners make informed decisions.

Are Condos Harder to Sell Than Regular Single-Family Homes?

Are condos harder to sell than single family homes? Not necessarily. Learn why.

Townhouse, Condo, or Single Family Home?

With the low interest rates we’ve seen lately, there’s an opportunity for those who thought they were previously priced out of the market to afford a

Four Common Tax Mistakes Construction Contractors Make

By not considering the tax implications of certain decisions, you may be leaving valuable tax deductions and credits on the table